Extra and Co-Curricular Activities

A student's participation in any extra-curricular activity is at the discretion of the administration. Students who participate in extra-curricular activities must represent the values of Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School. Our students must show exemplary behaviour and respect for all persons or property at school or any other location where they represent the school.

LOSSA and OFSAA

All secondary school sports at the Durham Catholic District School Board are governed by the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) and the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA). LOSSA and OFSAA are non-profit organizations that are responsible for the rules and regulations of all high school sports in Durham Region and Ontario.

To access information for specific sports, visit the LOSSA and OFSAA websites.

Student's safety and sports

For the protection of your child, the Ministry of Education has mandated that every student that wishes to try out for a specific sport must have his/her parent and/or guardian complete the following forms prior to team tryouts:

For more information, read our Board's Concussion Management and Prevention Policy. 

Concussion

If a child has experienced a previous concussion, then the following form must be completed:

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's safe participation in sports activities please contact our school office. 

Extra and co-curricular activities available
  • We offer the following extra and co-curricular activities:
  • Boys Golf
  • Jr. and Sr. Cross Country
  • Jr. and Sr. Tennis
  • Jr. and Sr. Girls Basketball
  • Jr. and Sr. Boys Volleyball
  • Varsity Girls and Boys Curling
  • Jr. and Sr. Girls Volleyball
  • Jr. and Sr. Boys Basketball
  • Jr. and Sr. Girls Soccer
  • Varsity Boys Hockey
  • Boys and Girls Field Lacrosse
  • Ultimate 
  • Badminton 
  • Love Club
  • Mental Health Committee
  • Debate Club

Any work missed due to co-curricular activities is the responsibility of the student.

 

FIELD TRIPS

Students of field trips are ambassadors of the school, must conduct themselves accordingly and obey any rules given by the teacher or official of the premises visited.  The School Code of Conduct applies to all school sponsored events.  Permission forms from the parents and any financial dues must be submitted before the field trip date.  Students must abide by any transportation rules.  It is left to the discretion of the individual teacher to decide whether a student is to participate in any field trips or outside activities.  Students are responsible for any work missed due to the trip.